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On the other hand, nobody in business life is closer in spirit to Darth Vader than Bernie—and we all know Saab knows a thing or two about manufacturing vehicles to suit the taste of powerful Sith lords.

So is Bernie's bid a real shot at ownership of the quirky Swedish brand? As long as he's got the money. "It's real easy. Just show up with the money, and you can have it," GM CEO and Chairman Ed Whitacre told reporters Wednesday. But, "No one's showed up with the money." So there you go. Bernie can have 'em if he can pony up the necessary cash to make a deal happen.